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    2018 Audi R8

    Used from

    $299,500 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.4 - 12.9 L / 100km

    About the Audi R8

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Audi R8's used prices in Australia typically range from $168,100 for the Spyder Rws variant and topping out at $222,300 for the Spyder 5.2 Fsi Quattro Plus.

    There are 7 variants of the R8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.

    Engine options include 5.2L petrol (449kW/560Nm). Available with 7 speed auto s tronic or 7 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2018 R8 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Audi R8 models from other years

    2018 Audi R8 Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Audi R8 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi R8

    RWS

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
      • Number Of: 6
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 977
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1502
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Synthetic Leather
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 5
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Base

    Adds to RWS:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • In-dash Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front: 958
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Number Of: 13
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from RWS:
    • Front seat
      • Reach Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Synthetic Leather
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 5

    Neuburg Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Carbon
    • Front seat
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Racing
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede
    Removes from Base:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Front: 958
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    plus

    Adds to Neuburg Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Neuburg Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Carbon
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede
    See all 2018 Audi R8 Specs

    2018 Audi R8 Dimensions

    1240mm
    1940mm
    4426mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Audi R8 Dimensions

    2018 Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Audi R8

    The most fuel efficient Audi R8 is the 5.2 FSI QUATTRO with a 7 SPEED AUTO S TRONIC which is powered by a 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi R8 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO PLUS with a 7 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ and uses 13.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Audi R8 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Audi R8Fuel TypeCombined
    5.2L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d CoupePremium Unleaded12.7 L/100km
    5.2L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d ConvertiblePremium Unleaded12.9 L/100km
    See all Audi R8 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi R8?

    You should service your R8 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the R8's warranty.

    2018 Audi R8 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi R8?

    The Audi R8 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi R8 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi R8 is the SPYDER RWS that starts from $168,100.

    The most expensive Audi R8 is the SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO PLUS that starts from $222,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi R8 is null kg offered by the following variants: SPYDER RWS, 5.2 V10 PLUS QUATTRO, RWS, 5.2 FSI QUATTRO, SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO, PLUS NEUBURG EDITION and SPYDER 5.2 FSI QUATTRO PLUS.

    The largest Audi R8 is the SPYDER RWS which measures 1904mm wide, 4431mm in length and sits 1252mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi R8 is the SPYDER RWS which has 449kW of power from its 5.2L DIRECT FUEL INJ engine.

    The Audi R8 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi R8 is the RWS which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi R8 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.